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Medical Assistant (19145)

Northern Rivers Family of Services
Albany, NY
$18-$20 an hour
Full-time

Job Details

Description

As a Medical Assistant, you will manage the administrative duties associated with nursing support for youth in out-of-home care.

You will help the program ensure youth get their care in a timely manner and that we are meeting their health and well-being needs.

You will report to the Senior Director of Nursing and will work onsite.

Responsibilities :

  • Call established providers and arrange for medical appointments in timelines laid out by regulations.
  • Ensure the program has documentation from each medical provider visit.
  • Call insurance companies to request prior authorization for new medications.
  • Assist in tracking and obtaining consent for youth.
  • Make provider visit packets including face sheet, list of current medications, and consent forms.
  • Triage phone calls to the nursing unit and direct them to the proper nurse.
  • Assist in ordering medical supplies.
  • Keep electronic medical records up to date including recording scheduled appointments, results of visits, and provider documentation.

Requirements and Education :

  • At least six months of experience.
  • Medical Assistant certification.

Benefits

  • Health care package : medical, dental, and vision
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401 (K) plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Loan repayment assistance
  • Free training / CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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